Ways to Help

Grocery Store Gift Cards
An elderly husband and wife were struck by a drunk driver causing the car to go over an embankment and flip over. The wife was ejected from the vehicle and died. Victim’s husband is retired and does not have money for his basic needs (nutrition supplements, adult diapers, food). He is working with his advocate for comprehensive services. CVF assisted with a gift card for groceries and basic needs.

Wal-Mart/Target Gift Cards
Victim’s car was stolen with her three children’s backpacks. The suspect drove the victim’s car under the influence of alcohol crashing and destroying the car and the contents of the car. Victim’s husband is deployed and she is fulltime student. CVF provided Wal-Mart gift card to replace backpacks.

Bus Tickets/Passes
A mother of 3 children worked as a traveling home health aid had her car stolen. Without her car she was unable to earn a living and her children had difficulty getting to school. CVF provided monthly bus passes for the family.

Gas Gift Cards
A 25 year old man was visiting his girlfriend and was approached by an unknown assailant and was shot and killed in his girlfriends’ driveway. The young man’s family consists of his parents and 3 other young children, faced hardship driving from one end of the County to the other to retrieve their son’s belongings and clean out his apartment. CVF assisted with gas card and grocery card.

Locksmith
Victim’s home was burglarized by suspects who remain at large. The victim’s spare set of house keys were taken. The victim does not have the financial means to repair the locks. The victim lives alone and is fearful for her safety. CVF paid for immediate lock change.

Hotel/Motel
A couple testified against a suspected gang member and was receiving threats. CVF paid for a hotel stay through the weekend until a permanent relocation could take place the next week.

Transportation - Taxi /Greyhound/Amtrak / Airline tickets
A 22 year old victim of domestic violence was at the courthouse seeking a restraining order and assistance locating a shelter when the perpetrator found her at the courthouse, hit her and threatened to kill her. CVF assisted with safety planning, locating shelter and purchased Greyhound ticket to out-of-state family.

Window Repair
An elderly woman was held at knife point by her caretaker daughter. The police were called by neighbors, who broke down the door and window to rescue the victim. The assailant was shot and killed by police. CVF paid for house repairs including window replacement and door lock repair.

Eye glass replacements/repairs
A 78 year old woman was abused by her caregiver daughter. She was physically assaulted in her home and suffered long time medical neglect and was in dire need of vision care. CVF worked with her advocate to insure medical access. CVF assisted with eye exam and eyeglasses.

Items for silent auction
We hold local quarterly “Friend of the Fund” Mixers with silent auctions and drawings hoping to replenish the fund used for direct victim assistance. Any new item, gift certificate, or service is graciously accepted.